For years, Christians have been taught the importance of walking by faith (2 Cor 5:7). However, during this difficult season, many Christians have developed a culture of naïve optimism. Jesus modeled a balanced approach that gives us victory over fear but deep respect for danger.

Fear Defined: Phobos, to be terrified or deeply alarmed or reverential

Review - My Testimony: I recently had a moment of surprising fear and intimidation

Text: Matthew 4:1-11
• Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. (NIV)